Epidemiologist 3



Job Details

Epidemiologist 3
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$47,352.00 - $87,612.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

9938C

Department-lala

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313

Opening Date

05/22/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Continuous Recruitment, Select Locations:   The DOP anticipates several vacancies in the near future for this classification.   This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants.   Most positions are located in Kanawha County with the occasional vacancy located in other areas of the state.  Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register. 

Nature of Work: 
Under the limited supervision of a physician or higher level Epidemiologist, performs  advanced level work by directing small teams of epidemiologists, program managers, data  analysts, physicians and other health professionals in the organization of statewide programs to  design, implement and evaluate disease prevention, investigation, surveillance and control  strategies. Manages financial and administrative aspects of the disease surveillance, prevention,  and control programs, usually in a specialized area of epidemiology. Hires and trains or assures  training of professional personnel within that area. Assures long-term growth, development and  training of personnel. Establishes a long-range vision for program structure and development  within the context of the larger vision for public health in state. Prepares federal grants and  funding requests for the legislature. Prepares significant policy papers recommending  innovations in disease surveillance, prevention and control programs based on the best possible  surveillance data and information from the public health and medical literature. Represents the  interests of West Virginia's disease surveillance, prevention and control programs to public  health or other governmental officials at a state and/or national level within the area of expertise.  Performs related work as required. 
 
Distinguishing Characteristics: 
The Epidemiologist 3 is distinguished from the Epidemiologist 2 by a higher level of  administrative responsibility and visibility at the state and national level. The Epidemiologist 3  is a technical expert in a specific area of epidemiology and is consulted by citizens, health care  and public health professionals throughout the state. This upper level epidemiologist position in  the series functions with a great deal of independence, and may supervise teams of physicians,  lower level epidemiologists, and health care professionals. 

Click The APPLY Link Above To  Apply Online.  Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8-4:30pm) for special instructions. 

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE:  Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

Eligibility Length:  This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants.  Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for 1 year.  You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select.  After 1 year applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered.  The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need.   If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly. 

Job Interest Card:  You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for application are posted.  Note:  ONLY recruitments not currently open will appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.  Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in  epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, preventive medicine, medicine, biological, physical, behavioral or environmental sciences including at least two courses in epidemiology covering additional epidemiology principles, methods and design concepts or at least two courses in statistical design and methods courses for the behavioral sciences, or at least two publications in two different peer-reviewed journals, and at least one course in biostatistics or other research-oriented statistics course; AND five years full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in epidemiology.    

OR   

A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in epidemiology,  public health, nursing, biology, physical, behavioral, natural, or veterinary sciences,  preventive medicine, or medicine including two courses in epidemiology and one course in biostatistics OR certification in infection control (CIC); AND ten years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in epidemiology, including five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in management of an epidemiological program.   

OR

Completion of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service or Public Health Prevention Specialist training; AND five years of full-time or  equivalent part-time paid professional experience.

NOTICE:  If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Essential Job Function: (Any specific position in this class may not include all of the duties listed, nor do  the examples listed cover all of the duties which may be assigned.) 

  • Plans and oversees implementation of new or innovative disease surveillance, prevention, and  control projects of state or national significance involving teams of diverse professionals  from public health and other disciplines. 
  • Continuously improves high quality disease surveillance, prevention, and control programs,  which usually involves working with teams of multiple discipline professionals. 
  • Investigates or supervises the investigation of perceived clusters and leads the development and  implementation of remediation and other interventions. 
  • Identifies and develops new and innovative data sources
  • Provides financial management of disease prevention and control programs. 
  • Leads teams of epidemiologists, physicians, MIS professionals, and others. 
  • Establishes statewide priorities for disease prevention and control usually in a specialized area of  epidemiology, in accordance with national guidelines and best scientific practices. 
  • Establishes organizational and personnel structure necessary for achieving high quality disease  surveillance, prevention and control activities in the area of specialization.
  • Prepares federal grants and other funding requests, usually as part of a team process. 
  • Presents data and information to statewide or national groups. 
  • Represents the interests of West Virginia disease control and prevention in the area of  specialization to statewide and national government or public health officials and national  groups. 
  • Represents the interests of disease control and prevention in the area of specialization to  television, print, and other media. 
  • Represents the interests of disease control and prevention in the area of specialization to other  parts of the Bureau for Public Health and the Department of Health and Human  Resources. 
  • Provides consultation to lower level epidemiologists, health care professionals, and local health  officials on technical issues. 
  • Assures that program specific data is complete and accurate, presented professionally, and  disseminated broadly. 
  • Leads the preparation and publication of reports, usually through professional team review. 
  • Identifies critical research questions for special study and develops and implements needed  studies. 


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of leadership and management techniques. 
  • Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, current developments and techniques of  epidemiological investigation and research. 
  • Knowledge of public health administration practices and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of the functions of public health and related fields at the state, local and national  levels. 
  • Knowledge of biomedical sciences and social, economic and political forces that impact on  health. 
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and public health in the area of specialization. 
  • Knowledge of state and local government structure within West Virginia. 
  • Knowledge of West Virginia's health care system and the major public and private entities  involved. 
  • Skill in oral and written communication to diverse local, statewide and national audiences of  public health professionals, lay audiences, legislators, government officials, reporters, and  other professional groups and organizations. 
  • Ability to direct complex epidemiological surveillance, disease prevention and control projects  involving teams of diverse professionals including public health professionals,  information professionals, physicians and other health care professionals, and others.
  • Ability to lead or interact with advisory groups composed of community, professional and  government leaders. 
  • Ability to develop and articulate policy recommendations based on scientific data, West Virginia  surveillance data, and consensus of advisory groups, and epidemiologic and public health  principles. 

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

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Please list your highest level of education completed.
  • No formal education
  • High School or GED
  • Business or Vocational School
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
02
If you graduated college what is your official major as listed on your transcript? Board of Regents Degrees should list their major as a Board of Regents. List each degree separately and if you do not have a degree, list N/A.
03
How many years of work experience do you have in management of an epidemiological program? Note: Any experience claimed must be shown in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application to receive credit. Include program details, number of employees supervised, and any other relevant details.
  • 0 to less than 1 year of work experience
  • 1 but less than 2 years of work experience
  • 2 but less than 3 years of work experience
  • 3 but less than 5 years of work experience
  • 5 or more years of work experience
04
Are any of the positions listed on your application NON-PAID positions? If so please list them below. If all positions on your application are paid employment please put N/A. West Virginia requires applicants to identify those positions that are completed on a volunteer basis from those that are paid employment. This information WILL be checked for all hires to verify its accuracy. Misrepresentation is grounds for register removal, dismissal, and/or barring from all future state employment.
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There are a variety of ways applicants may meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Please answer the following questions accurately and follow any instructions. If you have taken at least two courses in epidemiology covering epidemiology principles, methods and design concepts please last each course below. If no epidemiology courses please list N/A. Note: Official transcripts will need to be attached to your application (or submitted with a previous application) to be awarded credit.
06
If you have taken at least 2 courses in statistical design methods courses for the behavioral sciences please list each course below. Please list only behavioral science courses. If no courses please list N/A. Note: Official transcripts will need to be attached to your application (or submitted with a previous application) to be awarded credit.
07
If you have at least two publications in two different peer reviewed journals please list each publication below. Include at minimum the article name and name of journal. You may attach articles to your online application to ensure credit is awarded for your publications. Links to the various articles are also helpful. If no publications please list N/A.
08
If you have taken at least one course in biostatistics or other research oriented statistics course please list each course below. If no courses please list N/A.
09
Do you have a Certification in Infection Control (CIC)? Note: Please attach a photocopy of your certification to the online application to receive credit. Online verification of the CIC is not available.
  • Yes
  • No
10
Have you completed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service or Public Health Prevention Specialist training? Note: Any training claimed should be shown in the EDUCATION SECTION of the application to receive credit.
  • Yes
  • No
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Pre-Confirmation Checklist Thank you for your application. Before you click confirm application on the next step make sure you have done the following (failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration): Transcripts: In order to receive credit for any post high school education, verification is required. Non-verified education cannot be used in the evaluation of your application. You will not be considered for employment until verification is received. Veteran's Preference Points: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, you must submit the necessary documentation (DD214 or current VA Letter). If you do not, points will not be provided. Work Experience: List the entirety of your work history in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application along with a detailed (4-5 sentences) duty description of each position. Applicants who do this consistently score higher than those who do not. DO NOT upload a resume in lieu of filling out this section. Salary: Specify a salary for all paid employment. Supplemental Questions: The Supplemental Questions are used to help evaluate your application; however, they are used in combination with other information sources. DOP reserves the right to alter any supplemental whose answer is not supported by other sources (transcripts, applications, etc.) In particular, any supplemental question that asks about prior work experience must be reflected in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application to receive credit. An answer to a question that is not supported will be altered to reflect the WORK EXPERIENCE section.
  • Yes I understand that failure to follow the above guidance may result in a lowered application score or application rejection.

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Employer
West Virginia
Department-lala
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313
Address
601 57th Street
601 57th Street
Phone
56417198

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